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Aortic Stenosis for Parents
Aortic stenosis means the aortic valve is too small, narrow, or stiff. Many people have no symptoms, but kids with more severe cases will need surgery so that blood flows properly through the body.
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What's Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)? (Video) for Parents
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a problem that happens when the left side of a baby’s heart doesn't form as it should. It’s smaller than normal and can’t pump enough blood to the body. After the baby is born, doctors can treat the problem with medicines and several surgeries.
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Pulmonary Stenosis for Parents
Pulmonary stenosis means the pulmonary valve is too small, narrow, or stiff. Many people have no symptoms, but kids with more severe cases will need surgery so that blood flows properly through the body.
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A to Z: Cardiomegaly for Parents
Diseases can put added strain on the heart. As it enlarges to pump more blood to the body, the heart muscle weakens and does not work well in this condition. Read more here.
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Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV) for Parents
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a heart defect where the aorta connects to the heart in the wrong place.
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for Parents
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the use of a machine to do the work that the heart and lungs normally do.
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Ebstein Anomaly for Parents
Ebstein anomaly is a rare heart defect that affects the tricuspid valve. It can cause problems that range from very mild to very serious.
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Quiz: Heart & Circulatory System for Kids
Take this quiz about the circulatory system, which sends blood throughout your body.
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What's an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)? (Video) for Parents
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a heart defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the dividing wall between the upper filling chambers of the heart.
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Tricuspid Atresia for Parents
Tricuspid atresia is a congenital heart defect. A baby born with tricuspid atresia often has serious symptoms soon after birth because blood flow to the lungs is much less than normal.